Orange Book Covers | Top Ten Tuesday | 10/26/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Orange Book Covers

I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃

Online Resources for Book Lovers | Top Ten Tuesday | 10/19/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Online Resources for Book Lovers (what websites, podcasts, apps, etc. do you use that make your reading life better?)

  1. KINDLE UNLIMITED ~ I have a subscription to Kindle Unlimited for $9.99/month and I get to read so many books, and a lot from indie authors. When I first join a couple of years ago, I didn’t find any good books and stopped my subscription but years later, wow there are so many good books on there!

2. OverDrive – there are online libraries. Through my local library I can borrow ebooks and audiobooks through the Overdrive app or

3. BookBub – this app is one that my sister told me about and it lets you know what books are on sale. I used it for a few months but I haven’t been on it in awhile.

4. GoodReads – most readers already know of GoodReads but it’s a great way to keep track of what you are reading.

5. BookOutlet– they have some major book sale prices on this website and I’ve used them often.

6. NetGalley – if you a book blogger and want to get access to arcs before they are published, NetGalley is the way to go!

7. Edelweiss – this is another place to get free arcs but I never get them here. It’s a bit more complicated to use than NetGalley but I know there are tons of bloggers who get their arcs here.

8. Bookstagram– basically bookish content on Instagram. I love how you get to interact with authors and then see cover reveals and gorgeous book photos.

9. BookTok – BookTok is basically like Bookstagram but this time on the TikTok app. I can find some pretty good book recommendations on there or just quirky book videos that creators make. People are so creative!

10. BookTube – and of course there is BookTube which is basically book content videos on youtube.


I look forward to see what is on your list and resources maybe I could try! ~ Yolanda

Favorite Settings | Top Ten Tuesday | 10/12/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Favorite Settings

  1. A Library

2. Woods or a Forest – especially if it’s a spooky kind of book

3. Castles and Kingdoms

4. Faerie – because it’s always a magical setting

5. School or Academy – because so much drama happens at school!

6. Dystopian – because it usually gives characters a challenge

7. Regency – it’s the historical romance lover in me

8. New York City – what is it about books set in New York City? It’s always so lively and exciting just like the city itself.

9. Small Towns – I love city settings but I also enjoy small town settings also.

10. Vacation spots like on an island

Bookish Pet Peeves | Top Ten Tuesday | 10/5/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Bookish Pet Peeves

  1. CLIFFHANGERS – I love them and hate them at the same time because the wait for the next book is WAY TOO LONG…sometimes. Lol…not counting a few kindle unlimited books where the sequel comes out in a month or two.

2. NOT WHO I LOVE – I don’t mind love triangles, I know some readers are not fond of them but I enjoy them most times. But I do get a little peeved when the main character doesn’t fall in love with who I want her/him/they to fall in love with. 😆

3. FANTASY BOOK WITHOUT A MAP – put a map please….I think it should be required that fantasy books come with a map.

And 3 is all I have for this week’s TTT – I couldn’t think of 10 and yes I also forgot to post this one time. 😅 What can I say? It’s been a hard week – what’s on your TTT? ~ Yolanda

Books About Witches | Top Ten Tuesday | 9/28/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is: (freebie)

Books About Witches

Let’s get ready for Halloween season! Here are my top ten books about witches:

I love book about witches! What’s your favorite books about witches that I forgot or didn’t put on my list? ~ Yolanda

Books on My Fall 2021 To-Read List | Top Ten Tuesday | 9/21/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Books on My Fall 2021 To-Read List

I’m looking forward to Fall, are you? There are some amazing books coming out! What’s on your fall TBR list? ~ Yolanda

Books With Numbers In the Title | Top Ten Tuesday | 9/14/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Books With Numbers In the Title

What’s on your TTT this week? ~ Yolanda

Books Guaranteed to Put a Smile on Your Face | Top Ten Tuesday | 9/7/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Books Guaranteed to Put a Smile on Your Face

Every time I do one of these that look for books that make me smile, or make me feel happy I look at all the books I read since I started my blog and realize I read some heavy books. Haha…I need more light-hearted, happy books that make me smile so I look forward to seeing your TTT!

Oh and honorable mentions because I have kids and love reading books to them – this one ALWAYS makes me and my daughter smile…

~ Yolanda

Fictional Crushes | Top Ten Tuesday | 8/31/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Fictional Crushes

Lazlo Strange because he’s so smart and love books and learning.


Faolan because he’s a sexy Fae. 🤷🏻‍♀️


Santiago – he’s surly and broody, but he can cook and he’s hot. 🍳


Marcus – enough said.


I’m team Grayson! I bet she ends up with Jameson though…sigh…does she? Don’t tell me. 🙁


Raidyn is a Paladin. A Paladin! He’s a knight and rides a gryphon. Be still my heart!


Why do I always like the bad boys? I definitely have a crush on Selwyn.


Jase is the most loyal of all men. Love him!


I love Reykin!


Kalen…😭❤️ ugh…I love him.

I’m definitely into the dark, brooding, strong kind of guy fictional crushes. 🤷🏻‍♀️❤️ Who are your crushes? ~ Yolanda

Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time | Top Ten Tuesday | 8/24/21

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Please check out her website for more TTT topics!

This week’s topic is:

Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time

These are only a few – what’s on your list? ~ Yolanda